Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1932

750 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 38

Greyhound Racing a Good Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 9

A good crowd, good fields and a last track was the order at last Saturday's meeting at North Wollongong. The chief event—the Open…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Mid-Week Boxing Graig and Reynolds Hooted—but Why?

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 15

On Wednesday night before a good house, Pat Craig (Newtown), 8.2, met and defeated Sonny Reynolds (Darlinghurst) 8.2 on points after…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Boxing Wilcox and Gibbs in Another Hectic Battle—a Draw

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 4

That the glorious battle provided by Tommy Gibbs and Reg Wilcox a few weeks back had created an impression that fully warranted the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

WOLLONGONG & District Tennis Association. Fixtures for Saturday, 13th Feb

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 11

Berkley v Airlee, at Berkley. David's No. 2 v Wilton's No. 2, at David's. Parkville v Chrisley, at Parkville…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

World's Golf Record Broken. N.S.W. Golfer Plays 220 Holes Non-stop

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 10

To play twelve rounds and four holes in one day at North Brighton Golf Links, N.S.W., was the recent achievement of Mr. Stanley Gard, who so…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Wollongong Athletic Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 4

Fred Knaggs reports that activity still prevails at the above club:—Pat Noonan wants to box Alick Giles again in a couple of weeks' time.—…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

SPORTING Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 4

The Rink Championship of the South Coast and Tablelands Bowling Association was finalised on the Moss Vale green on Saturday last…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Shellharbour Football Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

The Shellharbour Football Club held their annual meeting last week, Mr. E. E. Dawes presiding over an attendance of about forty members and supporters…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 9

For a back Saturday there was a good attendance at the Wollongong Globe Stadium, on Saturday night last. The principal contest was between…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Austinmer BOWLS

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 16

Austinmer bowlers played a visiting team from Kensington last week end and won by 73 to 61. It has been a wonderful season for…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Tennis Corrimal & District Tennis Asscn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

The Summer Tournaments were brought to finals stage last week-end, when all the semi-finals were played off at Ruddock's court…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Albion Park Tennis Club Tournament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 8

One of the most successful tournaments the Albion Park Tennis Club has yet held was held last Sunday. The prizes, including two handsome…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Thirroul and District Tennis Assoc

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

The Hon. Secrtary writes:—Entries for the Competition of the above Association Close on Feb. 22nd at 8 p.m. All clubs within the area are…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Greyhound Racing Cup Meeting This

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 17

This Saturday afternoon's meeting at the North Wollongong track is being looked forward to by mechanical hare coursing enthusiasts, and…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Mid-week Boxing McKENZIE and Mazer Meet at Last

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 12

The fight the fans have been clam [?]oring to see since the re-opening of the Globe eventuated at that palace of stouch on Wednesday night, when…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Boxing Ferris Substitutes for Meigan and Is Stopped by Gibbs

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

There was a very good Back-Saturday crowd at the Globe in anticipation of some fireworks coming from Tommy Gibbs and Jim…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wollongong Athletic Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

Fred Knaggs reports that the tall Songster has been matched with Hedley Barnes McInerney with Donald, Noonan with Giles, and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Albion Park Tennis Club Silver Cup Tournament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 3

One of the most successful tournaments the Albion Park Tennis Club have yet held, took place late last, weekend. The prizes were two handsome…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Jamberoo Football Club. Euchre Party

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 4

A euchre party in aid of the funds of the Shamrock Football Club was held in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Wednesday night, with a good…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Gerringong Football Club. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Gerringong Football Club was held on Wednesday night last in the School of Arts. A prior meeting of supporters and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →